WILDLIFE GALLERY - Elephants
Elephants
are the largest living land mammals, weighing up to 6 tons.
Daily food requirements, depending on body size is 100 to 200 kg
and they can live up to 60 years. Like the lion, the social
system of the elephant is based on close family kin. Daughters
remain in the same family as their mothers and grandmothers
whilst males leave once they reach adolescence. Senses of scent
and hearing are very good and sight is moderate. If you watch a
female herd you may be able to spot the matriarch. Usually this
oldest and largest animal acts as the leader, particularly
during defence when she will govern the course of action.
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